Intersections of Children's Health, Education, and Welfare

Children need more than just good schooling: they require safe lives, good health, and sufficient resources to live and grow successfully in their community. This book makes this vital connection, as society must promote a quality education, available health services, and financial equity and opportunity for all.PART I: INTRODUCING THE PROBLEMS Connecting Health and Education: Improving the Lives of All Children Serving Dropouts: Who Are They and What Can Be Done? PART II: UNDERSTANDING THE DISCONNECTIONS Higher Education Is Not for Everyone Connecting & Comparing Education with Health Service Connecting Good Healthcare to Educational Attainment Education Relates to Income and Life-Chances Adult Education Everywhere for Everyone Health Education Centers: Teaching for Wellness Health, Education, and the Community PART III: RECONNECTING HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE FOR THE COMMON GOOD Connecting Early Childcare, Health, and School Preparation Can 'Separate But Equal' Schools Work? Intersecting Health, Education and Well-Being: The Future